The way we deal—or don’t deal—with our suffering is the most important determinant of the quality of our lives. It is difficult to learn to deal with suffering in a […]

St. Benedict understood that life lived in community was essential to the spiritual growth of the individual monk, and we know how important it is for our own health and […]

Caminamos en la vida cargando sobre los hombros y en el corazónpérdidas emocionales, espirituales y materiales con las cuales no nos hemosreconciliado. Vivimos en un pasado que constantemente perturba nuestropresente, […]

It is of great interest to study the spirituality of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, St. Maximilian Kolbe & Etty Hillesum. They come from different traditions: Lutheran, Catholic and Jewish. They witnessed with […]

During these days of silence at the monastery, the whole Church begins the sacred season of Lent. Short reflections will be offered daily with a special emphasis on the traditional […]

 ...Rekindling the mystical dimension of our priestly life and ministry. To aid us on our journey together during these days of retreat we will be reflecting on two works: Drawn […]

This retreat will explore the mysticism of two of the 20th century's profound spiritual mentors: the French Jesuit scientist Teilhard de Chardin and the American philosopher and contemplative practitioner Beatrice […]

According to Henri Nouwen, "To live in the present, we must believe deeply that what is most important is the here and now" and thus, "we must learn to live […]

La Cuaresma es el tiempo liturgico de conversion, que la Iglesia marca para prepararnos a la gran fiesta de la Pascua. Es tiempo para arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados y de […]

The Sacred Triduum is the holiest time of the liturgical cycle of the Church. You are invited to share the monastic experience of this liturgy beginning on Holy Thursday and […]

In this workshop we will reflect together on several different stands of modern Benedictine spirituality. These will include: liturgical contemplation, exemplified by Abbot Prosper Gueranger and the Solsmes Congregation; and […]

This retreat is open to artists at all levels including beginners. Photographers, sculptors and writers are also welcome to come and experience the colors and beauty of the high desert […]